Red Lady Papaya - Carica papaya
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Red Lady Papaya has a high yield of fruit that's similar but sweeter and tastier than the variety you can buy at the grocery store. The flavor resembles melons. Red Lady often starts to fruit when it reaches just 4-feet tall. Not sure if your fruit is ripe yet? Just let it stay on the tree until about a third of the skin changes color and then pull it off to ripen at room temperature. Like bananas, papayas get sweeter as they ripen. This papaya is self-fertile.
• Average mature height: 8 to 10 feet
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained. Average watering needs.
• Zones: 9-11
Plant Size
A baby plant, that is 3-8 inches tall, will arrive at your home in a 3-inch-deep pot. Then, raise your new baby to maturity under your caring, green thumb.
Questions or Problems?
We have shipped thousands of plants safely to their destinations; however, please send us a picture of your plant(s) within 48 hours of arrival if you have any questions or problems. We can then assess for our Live Delivery Guarantee.
Dead Leaves?
A few leaves may die during shipping. No fear! It's still healthy and will grow new leaves. Trim old growth and repot into a larger pot to encourage new growth.
Fertilizer
Power up your fruit, nut, berry and bean plants with Wellspring Gardens' premium slow-release Fruit, Nut & Berry Fuel. Apply the specified amount to your plant's soil surface. The formula lasts 90 days when soil temperature is 80°.
• 5-inch round pot: 3/4 tablespoon
• 1-gallon potted plant: 3 tablespoons
• 2-gallon potted plant: 6 tablespoons
Cold Weather Shipping
We don’t advise shipping in freezing temperatures. Please ensure temperature lows in your area aren't under 35℉ when you order. If they are that low, just email us and we will be happy to hold your order. Also, make sure to track your package closely and retrieve it as soon as it arrives. We insulate packages bound for cold destinations. We do not, however, use heat packs.
- Plants range from 3-8 inches tall in 3-inch-deep pots
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